GEO 201 - Elements of Mineralogy

Institution:

Rider University

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Description:

4 credits The crystallography, structure, physical and optical properties, and crystal chemistry of the common rock-forming minerals are presented. Classroom lectures and discussions emphasize modern mineralogic concepts such as point and space groups, x-ray diffraction, twinning and crystal defects, and atomic bond theory. The laboratory emphasizes crystal symmetry recognition, mineral chemistry, optical properties and techniques, and the identification of minerals from hand specimens, thin sections, and x-ray diffraction analysis. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab per week. At least one weekend field trip required. Prerequisites: GEO-100 or GEO-113, CHE-120 and CHE-121 taken concurrently, or permission of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rider.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 896-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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